A nine-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding an e-bike with his father has lost his fight for life in hospital.
The pair were driving along Robina Town Center Drive in Robina on the Gold Coast when a Honda Odyssey lost control and crashed into them on Wednesday evening.
Paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes and found the boy in a critically unstable condition with ‘multi-system trauma’.
Bystanders and paramedics performed CPR on the boy, who had to be resuscitated several times at the scene after his heart stopped beating.
Paramedics continued CPR en route to Gold Coast University Hospital.
The boy was later taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
His father, 46, was also taken to hospital with serious head and arm injuries, as was the car’s driver, 47, to be assessed for chest injuries and undergo mandatory blood tests.
Among those who saw the horrific crash were the boy’s mother and brother, who were also riding e-bikes but were not injured.
A nine-year-old boy died from serious injuries after being hit by a car while riding an e-bike in the Gold Coast on Wednesday evening (pictured)
Acting Chief Inspector Scott Knowles told reporters that witnesses reported the car was driving “erratically” before colliding with the father and son, who were wearing helmets at the time.
“He had cut someone off before he lost control,” Acting Supt Knowles said.
“From that witness he accelerated away and shortly afterwards struck the center traffic island before flying across both lanes and hitting the cyclists.”
Police have spoken to the driver but have not yet formally interviewed him as they await mandatory blood test results.
No charges have been filed.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators continued to examine the crash scene Thursday.
“Those investigations included analysis of his blood, as well as mechanical inspections of his vehicle,” Acting Supt Knowles said.
Good Samaritans came to the boy’s aid and performed CPR until the ambulance arrived
The investigation is expected to take some time to determine the circumstances surrounding the “very tragic” crash.
“Given the circumstances they were no doubt enjoying some family time and this tragedy has affected their family,” Act Supt Knowles said.
“This is certainly a tragic situation, tragic circumstances.
“It is up to investigators to determine whether this tragedy was the result of improper driving or mechanical issues, or what actually led to this situation.”
Anyone who has more information or witnessed the collision is asked to contact police.